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We have reserved a discounted room rate for our attendees, starting at $225/night (+taxes and fees) .

Please book your rooms directly through Hyatt's booking platform to secure this rate while there are rooms available.  

Located 15 minutes from the San Diego Airport, The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine​ features:

• free wifi
• pool and sun deck
• fitness center
• onsite restaurant and bar
• lobby cafe with Starbucks coffee and grab-n-go options
• modern, bright interior spaces
• comfortable, classy outdoor areas

Looking to room share?

While we cannot directly facilitate room shares, the NCS has created a private group forum in our member portal (GlueUp) for NCS members looking to share a room to be able to post and connect. Please email us at ncs@nationalcartoonists.com to be added to this private group forum page.

DEVELOP YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND CONNECTIONS

Build your community and boost your skills with workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities throughout the conference. Stay tuned as we announce special guests, presenters, and topics!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

Registration opens in the morning–be sure to stop by the Welcome Station to get a Goodie Bag and say hello! Programming will start midday with a Welcome Luncheon followed by Connection and Creativity Programming at the Comic Con Museum (transportation provided). We return to the hotel for a festive Hello Everybody Happy Hour with hors d'oeuvres and music.   

9am

• Registration and Welcome Station open
• Welcome Goodie Bag

11:30am

• Charter Bus Transport to/from the Comic Con Museum
• Welcome Luncheon
• 3 hours of Connection and Creativity Programming at the Comic Con Museum

5:30pm

• Hello Everybody Happy Hour and Hors D'oeuvres  (cash bar)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

We kick off the morning with the members' Business Meeting followed by Professional Development sessions. If you'd like to continue conversations or meet up with some pals, you can pop into designated space available for informal Networking and Meetups. In the evening we gather for a glamorous Cocktail Reception and then enjoy a three-course dinner and celebrate nominees and award recipients at the prestigious Rueben Awards Banquet.

All events are at our hotel (see details below)

9am

• Business Meeting (for members only)
• Guests of Members Meetup (optional for spouses, family etc.)

10am  

• 3 hours of Professional Development Seminars
• Includes Coffee Break

1pm

• 2 hours of Optional Attendee-only Networking and Meetups (lunch on your own)
• Annual Regional Council Meeting and Luncheon (Chapter Chairs only)

5pm

• Red Carpet Cocktail Reception

6:30pm

• Reuben Awards Banquet Dinner
• Reuben Awards Presentation

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

We'll wrap our time together with a casual Farewell Brunch at the hotel and then you're free to explore San Diego on your own or with peers

8:30am

• Farewell Brunch and optional Draw and Chill